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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
2
Federal Housing Administration officials urge a basement first inspection before fall repairs. Key checks include foundation cracks, sill soundness, caulking gaps, fire-stopping, joist sagging, wood damage from insects, pipe freeze protection, and flood drain seals. Financing may come from FHA Modernization Credit Plan.
FHA officials urge recorded restrictive covenants to supplement zoning for protecting property owners. They recommend recording with plats or as a blanket encumbrance on all lots in a subdivision, lasting 25 to 30 years.
Hundreds of ponies are sighted at the Ebbw Vale city dump in Wales each day, foraging for food amid the waste. Local observers report the ongoing gathering impacts sanitation and raises concerns for animal safety and public health.
Federal Housing Administration officials advise careful sizing of hot water tanks. A common rule of thumb is 20 gallons per bedroom with a minimum of 30 gallons, adjusted per case. Tanks should be heavybuilt, mounted horizontally above heat, and all tanks and supply lines insulated.
Federal Housing Administration officials warn that unseasoned framing lumber shrinks, risking faster deterioration of houses. FHA construction rules require well seasoned lumber to be used in insured mortgages.
The article notes a first floor washroom, often called downstairs lavatories, as a desirable home addition. FHA officials cite Modernization Credit Plan funding from qualified lenders to install such rooms.
Authorities advise 39 to 35 feet as a minimum chimney height for efficient draft and note that low chimneys draft erratically. FHA Modernization Credit Plan helps finance repairs including cabinet showers in small spaces under 100 square feet, while roof upkeep includes painting tin roofs at installation and biennially, with galvanized metal needing six months before painting.
Carlisle notes describe visits among local families, a long awaited reunion of two brothers, and Mrs Floyd Johnson of San Fernando California selling her home to move back to Elsha. Names include Miss Vetule, Harland Johnson, Rita and Phyllis JUnicker, Miss Dorothy Crosse, and Miss Dorothy Smith.
Mrs Harl A Dickason of East River street called at her sister Mis H Gregg's home on Wednesday afternoon. The message notes that Low Road has been at the Humphies home this Summer and will return to Elsha High School for another semester in the Fall.
Miss Josephine Batley and several relatives hosted a birthday dinner for Mr and Mrs Archie Welton and Nelson Reisinger in Elyria with music, ice cream, and cake. Nearby, Misses Lucile Brightbill and Louise Brightbill hosted a lawn party on Butternut Ridge Road for nieces and nephews of H C Hash with guests from Ironton and Triadelphia towns.
Monday on business for the town ship trustees Mrs Mary Storrow and children are visiting with Mrs Walter Cox in La Grange. Several locals, including Benny Lou Blach returning from Elyria and others, are noted visiting relatives and attending events such as the State Fair in Columbus. Visitors at the Banock home include Myron Shelton, Ruth Rowland, and Helen Helper, while Anita Handley from Elyria visits cousins and Arthur Jewett's children.
Elyria and Mr and Mrs A W Robinson Spencer Mrooard Mrs Arthur Jewett called to see their aunt Mrs Dura Doty Ruggles Wednesday evening Mrs Charles Parke is entertaining several of her grandchildren for a few days this week among them are Amita Handley Elyria Alberta Parker New London and Lewis and Wilda Jewett
West River Road notes mention Vr and Mirs Gordon Batter and their young son moving from Griswold road to Youngstown Ohio. Vir Bartter will teach Industrial Arts at Struthers High School and has been Manual Training teacher at Clearier School for five years. Mrs Homer Langton and sons Bruce and John and her father C Moorehead of Columbus were guests at George Langton’s home with Mrs Ellen Langton.
Joseph Martin Sr and son James of Lowell Ohio and relatives from Sistersville Canton and Cleveland returned home after Leona Met’s funeral. Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin Sr have cared for the four-year-old twin daughters and expect to move to Eakins to be with their son and daughter. Minnie and Mrs Lewis Muan attended Ohio State Fair.
A homeowner guidance piece discusses site selection on sloping lots noting slopes can add costs due to foundations retaining walls and drainage but can yield appealing layouts with multilevel designs. It advises planting permanent shade trees first for privacy and aesthetics and explains hip roofs are not significantly more costly than pitched roofs when architectural design favors them.
Merl Nash attended Rex Robert Andrews at the Elysia Nazarene Church where Pastor Rev Clav assists in Toledo Ohio meetings. Miss Margaret Burkle of Wayne County spent the weekend with her father. Rev Leon Osborn appointed Superintendent of Nazarene Mission work in China and presides over China Women’s Missionary Societies. Emma Hales of Eaton and Virginia Rothel of Piedmont visited cousins Pearl and Bonnievere Andrews in town Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C T Stravahan of 218 Gates Avenue Fish moved to Wakeman to run a tourist business. Guests at Flinor Carver’s home included his sister and husband with Emma Palmer visiting grandparents.
The article outlines key factors for property location including harmony of neighborhood development and protections from encroachment, access to employment, markets, and schools, plus safe traffic with minor streets preferred. It also notes kitchen planning and equipment placement improving housekeeping efficiency and mentions Japan's plan for pre conscription physicals for young men.
Local ad lists wood preservatives and roofing materials including Avenarius Carbolineum at 150 per gallon and Flintkote roofing with Bypersaturation claim. It promotes Chief paints, Gold Stripe brushes, various coals, and financing for FHA remodeling projects. Also notes back to school, gas masks in Europe, and a porch incident, plus a bargain of 16 used fir timbers at 5 each.
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